Sunrise or sunset? Which is your favourite?
Sunsets are great for watching while sharing a meal or a drink with good friends and loved ones, savouring the warmth at the end of the day. One of my favourite retreats in Taos, New Mexico, has incredible sunsets, which turn the sage deserts a glowing rosy pink, and the skies an incredible aquamarine fading slowly to deep violet. I love visiting the Florida Keys, where numerous laid-back tiki bars offer live music to accompany the setting of the sun over the ocean, and often the actual moment of absolute sunset is celebrated with the firing of a cannon, and a free rum-punch “sundowner” for a cheers all round, bringing locals and tourists together in a happy celebration of nature.
Still, there is something quite intimate about sneaking up at the crack of dawn to watch the sunrise over a distant canyon. My husband and I spent one VERY chilly morning waiting for the sun to rise over Bryce Canyon, Utah, wondering if it would be worth the loss of our finger tips and the ends of our noses! Of course it was, and the cold was all forgotten as the sun lit up the canyons below in glorious shades of orange and red, and the warmth eased away any chills, heralding the start of a brand new day.
Both sunrises and sunsets provide inspiration for several of my jewellery works in progress, such as this long length statement necklace, which is currently being hallmarked at the Edinburgh Assay Office, and will be available for purchase soon.